Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,940.48, 84,073.12 and 39,712
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,940.48, 84,073.12 and 39,712 is: 54,786.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,940.48 : 84,073.12 = 39,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,940.48/84,073.12 = 39,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,940.48x = 84,073.12 × 39,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,940.48x = 3,338,711,741.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,338,711,741.44/60,940.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,786.44
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